How far is Bellows Falls, VT from Brattleboro, VT?

The driving distance from Bellows Falls, VT to Brattleboro, VT is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.93 mi
00h 29m
Flight
20.35 mi
32.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.35 mi
Kilometers
32.75 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.93 mi
Kilometers
40.12 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brattleboro
Tue, May 12, 7:59 PM EDT
Return by in Bellows Falls
Tue, May 12, 8:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellows Falls
2026-05-12T19:30
Arrive Brattleboro
Tue, May 12, 7:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bellows Falls
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Putney
VT

Town in Vermont, United States

From Bellows Falls
12.4 mi
00h 14m
To Brattleboro
12.5 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bellows Falls and Brattleboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellows Falls and Brattleboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Westminster Street

    1823 ft · 36 sec · Westminster Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Westminster Street

    1479 ft · 27 sec · Westminster Street

  3. 3

    Continue on U.S. Route 5

    2.2 mi · 3 min · U.S. Route 5

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    151 m · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Westminster Street

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Westminster Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    766 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    19.2 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington

    2705 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Western Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Western Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on High Street

    2292 ft · 1 min · High Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    942 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Canal Street

    16 m · 2 sec · Canal Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellows Falls and Brattleboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westminster Street
20.7 mi · 83%
U.S. Route 5
2.34 mi · 9%
Western Avenue
0.69 mi · 3%
VT 9 West
0.51 mi · 2%
High Street
0.43 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Westminster Street

Merge slight left

19.2 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
20.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Putney
00h 14m from Bellows Falls
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Bellows Falls and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Brattleboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bellows Falls to Brattleboro?

The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Putney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Bellows Falls and 12.5 miles from Brattleboro.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Bellows Falls and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Brattleboro.

Stop Ideas Near Putney

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Putney, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Putney.

RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

19 mi away
54 Depot St
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

44 mi away
12 Olive Street
RAIL

Claremont

45 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellows Falls and Brattleboro. Straight-line distance: 20.35 mi (32.75 km).

Bellows Falls

#1 Bellows Falls

Village in Rockingham, Vermont

Population2,967
Coordinates43.1334100, -72.4439800
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Brattleboro

#2 Brattleboro

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

Population11,257
Coordinates42.8509200, -72.5578700
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Westminster Street (-72.443987, 43.13341)
End: (-72.557897, 42.850732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.33 L · about $3.47
Round trip
$6.94
1.76 gal · 6.66 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.47 $6.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.92 $7.84
Premium $4.86 $4.28 $8.55
Diesel $6.00 $5.28 $10.55

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Vermont · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellows Falls and Brattleboro. The current time is 19:30:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.